Clinic Business Associate

Baton Rouge Physical Therapy; Denham Springs (LA); Hybrid; USD 48,712,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) with employer matching

Structured onboarding and development

Clear growth pathways

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Baton Rouge Physical Therapy, part of the Confluent Health family, seeks a Full Time Front Desk Medical Receptionist to join our team in Baton Rouge. You will be the heartbeat of the clinic, providing a welcoming first impression and handling front desk duties with care.

This fast-paced role requires calm, professional communication, and strong organizational skills to manage scheduling, insurance, payments, and HIPAA compliance while supporting the clinical team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical front desk or healthcare reception is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, professional first impression for patients, visitors, and referral sources.
• Manage front desk operations including check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification/authorization, and phone calls.
• Review and follow up on referrals, gather information, update patient records, and explain next steps.
• Keep patient flow by confirming appointments, managing waitlists, cancellations, and follow-ups for future visits.
• Collect copays, balances, and other payments accurately, with basic payment tracking as needed.
• Protect patient privacy and HIPAA standards in all front desk interactions and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Follow-up

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Overview

• Pay Range: $17-$19/Hour
• Full Time M-F (40 hours/Week) M-TH: 7:00am-5:00pm and Fri: 7:00am-11:00am
• Location: Split between Denham Springs and Johns Creek

Baton Rouge Physical Therapy, a member of the Confluent Health family, is looking for a Full Time Front Desk Medical Receptionist to join our team in Baton Rouge!

At Confluent Health and our family of affiliated brands, Care Coordinators are the heartbeat of the clinic. They are the first voice a patient hears and the first face they see. You set the tone for the entire patient experience: organized, warm, and professional from the very first call through every visit. This is a fast-paced, multi-tasking role where no two days look the same, and where your ability to stay calm, follow through, and take ownership makes a direct impact on patients and the clinical team.

What we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family Building and Parental Leave Benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%
• Structured onboarding with a 30/60/90-day development plan and ongoing support from clinic leadership
• Clear growth pathways; many of our front desk team members have advanced into clinic management, operations, and leadership roles
• A collaborative team culture where no one is left on an island; you'll have access to leadership and a built-in buddy system across clinic locations

Responsibilities

You’ll Achieve Success By:

• Create a welcoming, professional first impression for patients, visitors, and referral sources
• Manage front desk operations including patient check-in, check-out, scheduling, insurance verification/authorization, and phone calls
• Review, schedule, and follow up on incoming referrals by gathering information, creating or updating patient records, and helping patients understand next steps
• Keep patient flow and schedules moving by confirming appointments, working waitlists, filling cancellations, and following up with patients who need future visits
• Collect copays, balances, and other patient payments accurately and professionally, including basic payment tracking or reconciliation when needed
• Protect patient privacy and uphold HIPAA standards in all front desk interactions and documentation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in a medical front desk, healthcare reception, physical therapy, chiropractic, dental, or similar clinical office setting preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and follow-up skills
• Comfort using computers, phones, scheduling systems, electronic medical records, email, and basic spreadsheets
• Ability to discuss payments, scheduling expectations, and basic insurance information with professionalism
• A calm, patient-centered approach with strong attention to detail and a willingness to help the team

About

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].